Love in a dream often reflects an honest wish for connection and the vulnerability that comes with it -- letting someone matter enough that they could actually affect you. A love that feels reciprocated can point to fulfillment you're already experiencing, while unrequited love in the dream may name a bond you wish were stronger than it currently is.
When the Moon and lord of the ascendant shall be impedited by the lord of the 8th, the sick person hath cause to fear. - William Lilly (1602.-1681.)